Gather, darkness!
Fritz Leiber
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Gather, darkness!
by Fritz Leiber, Jonathan Davis
Published
2014
Publisher
Open Road Integrated Media, Inc.
Pages
172
ISBN-13
9781497616622
Description
GATHER, DARKNESS! is a science-fiction classic. It tells the story of Armon Jarles, a man on the edge, living amidst the disputes of two rival powers at large in the world. 360 years after a nuclear holocaust ravaged mankind, throwing society back into the dark ages, the world is fraught with chaos and superstition. The new rulers over the masses of humanity are the techno-priests of the Great God, endowed with scientific knowledge lost to the rest of humanity. Jarles, originally of peasant descent, rises to become a priest of the Great God. He knows the gospel propagated by the priests to be a fraud, based on illusion and trickery. Even more offensive to him is the paucity of true believers among the priesthood. One day he rebels against his priestly training and attempts to incite the peasants to rise up and demand freedom, but they are not ready. Jarles is not the only dissenter trying to sabotage and expose the false theocracy of the priesthood—witchcraft is slowly gaining strength and support among the populace. Although Jarles is unaware, his rebellion against the power of the priests is about to throw him headlong into the middle of the greatest holy war the world has ever seen.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Gather, darkness!?
This edition of Gather, darkness! has approximately 172 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Gather, darkness!?
For most readers, Gather, darkness! typically takes between 3h 35m and 2h 23m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 43,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 52m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 43,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Gather, darkness!?
The estimated word count for Gather, darkness! is approximately 43,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Gather, darkness!?
Gather, darkness! was written by Fritz Leiber, Jonathan Davis.
When was Gather, darkness! published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2014. The original work may have been published on a different date.